Senior Director - Transport Strategy

About the role

Qiddiya is looking for a Senior Director to lead the development and execution of long-term transport and mobility strategies that support organizational, regional and development objectives. The role provides executive leadership in shaping integrated, sustainable and future-ready transportation systems through strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement and investment prioritization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's transport and mobility strategy, aligned with business objectives, master plans and regional development goals.
• Define strategic transport policies, frameworks and planning principles, and evaluate transport investment opportunities, infrastructure priorities and mobility programs.
• Oversee transport strategy studies, mobility assessments, corridor planning and multimodal transportation initiatives, and direct long-term transport demand strategies and future mobility scenarios.
• Collaborate with Development, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Smart City, Sustainability and Operations teams, and engage with government authorities, transport authorities, regulators and strategic partners.
• Support business case development, investment evaluations and funding strategies, and advise executive leadership on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility and mobility-as-a-service.
• Present strategic recommendations and policy proposals to executive leadership and governance committees, and lead and develop the transport strategy team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Geography or a related field; a Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, mobility strategy, infrastructure planning, urban development or related disciplines.
• Experience developing and implementing transport and mobility strategies for large-scale cities, destinations, infrastructure programs or regional developments, and leading strategic planning with government authorities and transport agencies.
• Preferred certifications: PTP, PMP, AICP, CTP or equivalent.

Required skills

• Transport strategy development and mobility planning
• Transportation policy and governance, infrastructure planning and strategic planning
• Stakeholder engagement, transport economics and data-driven decision-making
• Executive communication and presentation, leadership and organizational development